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PLTW Overview

PLTW Overview. Two high school curricular programs that are usually only partially implemented (i.e. three courses are offered):. Pathway to Engineering 2 Foundational courses 5 Specialization courses 1 Capstone course. Biomedical Sciences Program

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PLTW Overview

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  1. PLTW Overview Two high school curricular programs that are usually only partially implemented (i.e. three courses are offered): • Pathway to Engineering • 2 Foundational courses • 5 Specialization courses • 1 Capstone course • Biomedical Sciences Program • 4-course sequence to prepare students to pursue health sciences

  2. Biomedical Sciences Program • Principles of the Biomedical Sciences • Health conditions & treatment options • [d - Biological Lab Science (pending)] • Human Body Systems • Structure & function of organs & tissues • [d - Biological Lab Science (pending)] • Medical Interventions • Disease prevention, diagnosis & treatment • Biomedical Innovation • Capstone course – independent project

  3. Pathway to Engineering – Foundations • Introduction to Engineering Design • Computer aided design • [g – Elective: Interdisciplinary; f – Visual Arts] • Principles of Engineering • Intro to engineering careers & skills • [g – Elective: Interdisciplinary] • Digital Electronics • Computer simulated circuits • [g – Elective: Math]

  4. Pathway to Engineering - Specialization & Capstone • Aerospace Engineering • [g – Elective: Interdisciplinary] • Biotechnical Engineering • [g – Elective: Biological Science] • Civil Engineering & Architecture • [g – Elective: Interdisciplinary] • Computer Integrated Manufacturing • [g – Elective: Other] • Engineering Design & Development • [d – Lab Science: Interdisciplinary]

  5. SIMPLIFIED STUDENT SCHEDULE English Math History Science Lang. / Arts P.E. PLTW elective 9th X X X X X Foundations Course #1 10th X X X X X Foundations Course #2 11th X X X X X Specialization Course 12th X X X X X Capstone Course

  6. Guaranteed Admissions – an example • Complete four PLTW courses with a “B” or better • Complete CSU a-g requirements • Maintain a 3.0 GPA • Pass Entry Level Placement Tests • Take the SAT or ACT

  7. Local PLTW Schools

  8. PLTW Program Requirements Costs • Participation fee • Teacher training • Equipment • Computer software • Activity kits • Consumables Training & Support • Two-week / class teacher training • PLTW Virtual Academy • Continued training • Detailed manuals • Videos of lessons • Discussion forums

  9. Alternatives to PLTW • Engineering by Design • Elective courses culminate in capstone project • Three “Pathway Extensions” with themes: • General Science & Engineering • Robotics & Automation • Game Art & Design • The Infinity Project • Engineering Design • Four-module elective class • Electrical, mechanical, biomedical, and environmental engineering • Engineering Math • Engineering-related math applications

  10. Next Steps… • Fall 2011-2012 • Visit STEM schools • Decide on program offerings • Ensure that technology labs are built into SCHS • Establish funding • Spring 2012 • Register for program • Identify elective teachers • Purchase equipment, software & supplies • Summer 2013 • Teachers attend training institute • Fall 2013 • Blast off!

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